mind-altering

adjective

mind-al·​ter·​ing ˈmīn(d)-ˌȯl-t(ə-)riŋ How to pronounce mind-altering (audio)

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One trip, hold the 'shrooms — a new D.C. restaurant takes diners on a psilocybin-like journey, minus the mind-altering substance. Anna Spiegel, Axios, 10 Mar. 2025 At Gottlieb's behest, the CIA conducted experiments on and administered mind-altering substances, including barbiturates and LSD, to often unsuspecting individuals without their consent or knowledge. Jessica Sager, People.com, 8 Mar. 2025 This piece is both mynd-altering and mind-altering. Alex Greenberger, ARTnews.com, 6 Jan. 2025 While the legalization of marijuana in the state has been widely accepted, psilocybin faces more scrutiny due to its mind-altering properties. Dan Perry, Newsweek, 2 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for mind-altering

Word History

First Known Use

1961, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of mind-altering was in 1961

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“Mind-altering.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mind-altering. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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mind-altering

adjective
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